Compare salt per 100g on the exact tin rather than treating a ‘light’ label as a salt claim. Sainsbury's lists 0.10g per 100g for Stamford Street Co. Custard, and Ocado lists the same figure for M&S Custard; these are the lower figures among the three reviewed 400g tins. Ambrosia lists 0.12g per 100g for its Light Devon Custard can. For a party, also check how many servings you need and follow the chosen tin's directions for opened leftovers.
If salt is the deciding factor, compare the per-100g declaration on like-for-like tins before choosing by flavour or brand. The Sainsbury's, Ocado and Ambrosia product information gives figures for specific 400g cans, not every custard each brand sells.
Ready-to-serve custard can simplify serving cake or fruit, but the number of tins to open depends on the portions you intend to offer. Opened-pack storage directions also differ: the Sainsbury's, Ocado and Ambrosia listings give different periods for their named products.
Ambrosia describes its Light Devon Custard as having less sugar and fat than its standard Devon Custard. If salt is your priority, read the separate salt line: that light-recipe comparison does not establish a salt reduction.
Start with the salt figure on the exact product, then plan servings and opened-tin storage. Treat a light-recipe claim as a separate consideration.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Salt per 100g | Read the salt line on each exact tin and compare the same per-100g measure, rather than figures for different serving sizes. | If reducing salt is my main aim, I want to compare tins on the same basis before settling on one for the party. About 42% of consumers put that need first. |
| Servings and leftovers | Check pack size and stated servings, then read the refrigeration and use-after-opening directions. | I may serve custard with several desserts but do not want to open more tins than guests will use. For about 33% of consumers, planning portions and leftovers is the primary concern. |
| Light-recipe claims | Identify which nutrients a claim compares, and read the salt, sugars and fat lines separately on the exact pack. | If I am choosing a light recipe, I need to know what its claim actually covers rather than assume it also has less salt. That is the leading need for about 25% of consumers. |
Ambrosia's stated reduction for Light Devon Custard concerns sugar and fat compared with Ambrosia Devon Custard. Ambrosia lists 0.12g salt per 100g for the Light can, while the reviewed Stamford Street Co. and M&S tins each list 0.10g per 100g.
Compare the salt declaration on the exact pack, whatever its recipe name.
A half-tin and a smaller stated serving do not give a like-for-like basis for comparing products.
Use salt per 100g to compare tins, then use your planned portion size to work out how much custard to serve.
Opened-pack directions differ. Sainsbury's says to refrigerate Stamford Street Co. Custard and use it within one day; Ocado's M&S listing says to eat it within two days; Ambrosia says to consume its Light custard within three days.
Plan portions before opening tins, and follow the storage instructions for the product you use.
Custard left beyond its stated opened-pack period may have to be discarded.
A lower salt declaration says nothing about whether a custard is suitable for someone with a milk allergy.
Ask guests about dietary requirements and check the ingredients and allergen declaration on every exact pack before serving.
Ambrosia offers a ready-to-serve Devon Custard can and a 400g Light Devon Custard can.
Tesco lists ready-to-serve own-label custard in 500g and 1kg packs.
Sainsbury's lists Stamford Street Co. Custard as a 400g ready-to-eat can.
M&S Custard is listed by Ocado as a 400g ready-to-serve tin that can be served hot or cold.
Bird's custard powder and ready-to-serve custard are listed by UK retailers.
This Ambrosia 400g low-fat custard is a Joybuy option for hosts comparing the salt declaration on their chosen pack with other custards for afternoon tea.
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A 400g option for a host considering a low-fat custard recipe. Before choosing it for a lower-salt afternoon tea, compare the exact pack's salt per 100g with other tins and check its allergen and opened-pack storage directions.
Bristol City Council describes food with 0.3g salt or less per 100g as low in salt. On the listed 400g tins, Sainsbury's and Ocado each declare 0.10g per 100g for Stamford Street Co. and M&S respectively, while Ambrosia declares 0.12g per 100g for its Light Devon Custard. Compare the exact packs on the same per-100g basis.
No. Ambrosia's claim for Light Devon Custard is 30% less sugar and fat than Ambrosia Devon Custard; it does not claim less salt. Ambrosia lists 0.12g salt per 100g for the Light can, so read the salt line separately.
The listed Ambrosia Devon Custard and M&S Custard products can be served hot or cold, while Stamford Street Co. Custard is listed as ready to eat. Check the directions on your chosen pack, particularly if you intend to heat it.
Follow the directions for the exact product. Sainsbury's says to refrigerate Stamford Street Co. Custard and use it within one day; Ocado says to refrigerate M&S Custard and eat it within two days; Ambrosia says to refrigerate its Light Devon Custard and consume it within three days after removing the remainder from the can.
A lower salt figure does not establish allergy suitability. Check the ingredients and allergen declaration on the exact pack, including any substitute you buy, before serving a guest with a milk allergy.